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Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17
The Discoverer of Spectacles.

Fewer inventions have conferred a greater blessing on the human race than that which assists impaired vision. Dr. Johnson rightly expressed his surprise that such benefactor as the discoverer of spectacles should have been regarded with indifference, and found no worthy biographer to celebrate his ingenuity. Unfortunately, however, his name is a matter of much uncertainty; and, hence, a grateful posterity have been prevented from bestowing upon his memory that honor which it has so richly mcritcd. But it may be noted that popular opin- ion has long ago pronounced in favor of Spina, Florentine monk, as the right full claimant, although some are in favor of Roger Bacon Monsieur Spoon in his Researches Curiepses d Antiduite" fixes the date of the invention of spectacles be tween the years 12s0 and 1911, and says that Alexander de Spina, having seen a pair made by some other person, who was unwilling to communicate the secret of their construction, ordered pair for himself, and found them so useful that he chcerfully and promptly made the invention public. According to an Italian antiquary, the person to whom Spina was indebted for his information was Salvino, who died in the year 1918, and he quotes from manuscript in his possession an epitaph which records the circumstances ''Here lies Salvino Ar mdto d'Armati, of Florence, the inven- tor of spectacles May God pardon his sins. The year 1918. "-T London Stand ard
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17

The Galveston News is authority for the statement that in 1880 there were only about 500 miles of railway in Mex ico, while by the close of the present year there will be over $500, with capi- tai of about $120, 900, GOO invested. Of the total mileage 27OO miles are owned and operated by Americans. An idea of the value of railway construction to Mexico may be obtained when it is stated that the revenues of the country have increased from $17, 500, 900 in 1879 to x33. 900. GOO in 1886.
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17

There are over 100, 900 horses used in hauling street ears in the United States. Chicago has s6f5; Cincinnati, al75 and St. Louis 2s15. Five years is more than the average ussSul life of horse for street car purposes The success of the system of propellins street cars by electricity has convinced street car men that the horses must go, more especially since it has been thoroughly demonstra- ted that cars can be run by electricity under the system for one-half the cost of running by horses.
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17

As most of our readers probably know,
 the largest park in the country is in Philadelphia. Fairmount park of that city contains 5000 acres and is eleven miles long Central park of New York includes s34 acres, costing s15, 900, 900 for the land and improvements. The Chicago parks cover over 2OOO acres, and those of St. Louis about the same Pros pect park, Brooklyn, includes nearly 600 acres, and Druid Hill park of Baltimore 6sO acres. In these figures National parks or reservations are not considered.
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17
Virtues of Indian Corn.

Indian corn contains large amount of nitrogen, has anti-constipating qualities, is easily assimilated, cheap and very nu- tritive. A doctor of note declares that a course of Indian meal, in the shape of Johnny cake, hoe cake, corn or pone bread and mush, relieved by copious draughts of pure COWS milk, to which, if inclined to dyspepsia, little lime water may be added, will make life, now a burden, we'll worth tho living; anl you need no other treatment to correct your nervousness, brighten your vision and ], ,nlxa l0u asrcet and peaceful sleep.
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17

During the last eight years the Ameri- can Sunday-school Union has established 173 Sunday schools in the Indian Terri tory, containing 973 teachers, and 6931 scholars. One missionary reports his work last year as having been among eleven tribes, speaking as many different dialects-Choctaws, Chickasaws, Chero- kees, Creeks, Seminoles, Pottawatomies,
 Caddoes, Comanches, Wichitas, Kiowas and Apaches. Had the Union the means. this work among these people : could be prosecuted upon much larger
 scale, and with even better results than are at present obtained. Earnest and we'll qualified men arc ready for the work as soon as means are forthcoming.
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17

It is 10 years since James Lick, the San Francisco millionaire, died, leaving the bulk of his large fortune for chari- table and scientific purposes, yet the most practical of his bequests = the training school in the trades for young lads-has never been begun. In their first 10 years of management the Lick trustees spent $l5O, 900 for legal fees.
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17
Paper Doors.

Paper doors are coming into use, and, as compared with those of wood, possess the advantage of neither shrinking, swelling, cracking nor warping. It is formed of two thick paper boards, stamped and moulded into panels, and glazed together with glue and potash, and then rolled through heavy rollers. After being covered with waterproof coating and then with one that is fire proof, it is painted, vanished and hung in the usual way.
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17
The effort of the Utah Mormons to pe

The effort of the Utah Mormons to get into the Union is not prospering very much They have formed a constitu- tion forbidding plural marriages, but there is a general feeling of distrust of this as mere trick to gain statehood, after which the prohibition could be easily done away with. Neither the Re publican nor Democratic leaders in Utah would have anything to do with the convention. This leaves poor showing when the State comes to Congress for admission. The Mormons have ono delegate in that body, and he has no vote
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17
A Cold World.

"What brought you to this place, my friendW inquired visitor at the peni- tcntiary of a convict.
 GA mere matter of opinion got me here, sir"
 'ImpossibleH'i
 "No, sir. l expressed the opinion that was innocent, and tho jury ex- pressed the opinion that wasn't. lt's ' s,s,ld rnossf3. IF ilass sss
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17
HUMOROUS

If the sun is cooling as the astronomers say, it is very slow about it.
 The young man full of promise ire quently turns out bad pay.
 When man buys porous plaster he generally sticks to his bargain.
 A person can be in Chicago, H., and yet be well. This is curious fact.
 Among the people mentioned as shln- ing at the summer hotels we fail to find the bootblacks.
 There has been drop of $500 in the price of elephants, but it costs as, much as ever to see the animal.
 Benjamin Franklin was only 21 when he married. He very soon after dis covered what lightning was like.
 The report that Stagg, the Yale pitcher, contcmplates becoming min ister, is doubtless based on his good de- livery.
 q can give you good point" said the mosquito, softly, in the ear of the sleeping cditor ''for insertion on your outside"
 An Indiana man drew a revolver on doctor, and the doctor drew box of pills on the Hoosicr Both fired at once, . and neither can recover.
 A dogs hair is said to have turned white through pain. It may be that the gentleman who is authority for the state ment only said this to give color to his story.
 "How soft the moonlight sleeps upon the bank!" exclaimed the poetic burglar toylng with his drill. ''I wish the samo might be said of the watchman, replied his companion.
 The man who was seen going in swimming on rainy day with an um- brella over his head is probably the indi- vidual who carried palm-leaf fan to tho Arctic regions.
 When scouts get on the trail of the h. dians it is an indication that there is going to be war. It is about the same thing when young man gets on the trail of young lady.
 "What's the matter with your eyes, Joe ?' "Been sitting ashes, Bill. The winds against mo, no matter how turn" ''I never get ashes in my eyes, Joe" 'How do you avoid it2" q let my wife sift them"
 A law was recently passed by tho Ohio Legislature declaring that the hus- band was the head of the family. Until that act is signed by all the women it will be imperative, and even then it is likely to prove dead letter.
 Young man 0o messenger boy)-- What did the young lady say when y6u gave her the flowers9 Messenger boy She asked the young feller who was sit- tin on the porch with her if he didn't want some for buttonh ole bouquet.
 A girl graduate of Western musical college was overcome when she stood in the presence of her first audience, and had to be carried home. But this is more merciful than to have suffered the whole audience to be overcome by tho girl graduate.
 'No, Bobby" said his mother, "one piece of pie is quite enough for youw ''It's funny" responded Bobby, with an injured air 'you say you arc anxious that should learn to cat properly, and yet you won't give mo chance to prac- tice"
 A man employed to distribute hand bills succumbed to the heat and was sent to a hospital. The physician on duty, weary of the monotonous phrase, 'pros- trated by the heat" varied his report in this case by stating that the patient had beel overcome by overdistribution of circulars.
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17

declared that she meant to keep hers al- ways, to remind her of her pleasant birthday party; but all the children said that they couldn't possibly forget the day, even if they tried, so that they would not need to keep the five-cent pieces very long by way of a souvenir.
 Then group after group came up to bid Grace good-by, and to thank her for 'the very best tsme ever had in all my life, Miss Douglass" and, at last, a funny little cheer went up as the wagons rolled away with their tired, but happy freight.
 "Well, Grace, think your thought was a happy one. Has the day been q ,successp said the professor, smiling down at her radiant face.
 aIndeed it has! mean to do it again next year-this, or something like it. Don't you think it's the best way to keep birthdays, Uncle John?"
 'sTo go on picnic2" said the profes- sor, laughing.
 "No-not exactly; but to do something to make somebody else glad that one is in the world with birthday to keep. And then, ''she added, softly, '1 thought about something else, when thou makest feast o-- ... ''Ah!" said the professor. ''So that was where the Happy Thought came in, was ita Yes, Grace, it's the very best way to keep a birthday. May you live to keep many and many a one. I'm sure," he added, gently, 'that some- body will always have cause to be glad that you are in the world with a birth day to keep. ."'-[ Independent.
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17

Sergeant Mason, made famous for having shot at Guiteau during his trial for the murder of President Garfield, has become 8 prosperous and very quiet farmer in Orange county, Virginia. He, with his wife Betty and several babies, are reported to be per fectly comfortable in all respects.
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17

In Japan, owing to the frequency of earthquakes, lofty houses are uncommon,
 and the Japanese are not so skillful at
 going up and down stairs as Americans gre; but the degree of their awkwardness at this kind of locomotion has only re- gently been made known. The facts are submitted to the world by candid re- porter of Philadelphia, who has made a study of the Japanese sojourning in that city. "'To reach their rooms," he says,
 ''they are compelled to go up very eau tiously, and with the aid of the balus- trade Some even do not hesitate to go up cat t-fashion, on all-fours, from step to stenn That is remarkable-and yet, not p1tinlAsiy rsunsrkable if the Japanese '; E eheds 1T 1sextez secords sre
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17

The ancient and famous city of Da- mascus, which was a place of import ance 1900 years B. .NC., is busy with plans for laying railroad lines through the streets. Street cars in city said to have been founded by Abraham would be startling novelty. The place has 12O, 900 inhabitants.
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17

In thirteen years, it is estimated, there will not De another arabic acre of pub lie lands ta be disposed of. We have accordingly thirteen years in which to settle the problem of immigration. Not too long time, certainly, when the i'm portance of the solution and the general iucomYetency of those who arc trying to furnish it are taken into account.
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17
Tho Unexpressed.

Could all the love within one heart be spoken, Could all the sorrow of one soul be read, Or could the ice that hides one joy be broken, What need that aught again be sung or saids But mute we stand when most we would TO veal, Nor may the mystic barrier be past; Words but the deep and struggling thought conceal,
 And silence must our refuge be at last.
 Laura Winthrop Johnson.
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17

General Greedy, of the Signal Service, explains that the hot waves come east from the Mississippi. There is pretty general feeling in favor of restricted emil grafton in this hot-wave movement.
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17

The Sultan of Zanzibar has had gi- gantic merry -gV-round erected in the garden of his country palace. Every denizen of the Ahican jungle is repre- sented on it. His faSaTite amusement is to take about fftFsof the ladies of his harem out to this palace where he makes them ride round for hours at time whilst he looks on and drinks sherbet.
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17
Connecticut Western News.
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Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17
The Right Kind of a Keepsake.

"You want a keepsake that will al- ways remind you of mel she said. Il do, darling" he said, tcnderly. What's the matter with myself9' she whispered.
 There will be q wedding shortly. ! Bpston G0a,rlar. ,.s <
Connecticut western news., 1887-08-17
Miss Grace's Happy Thought.

EY L. E. COCROFT.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-01-27
n office.

THE Church of the United Brethren In
i Christ. and the unknovn heirs OF An.
drew Hottie, decd. the unknown heirs of
samuel aotte, decd. and ths % gnknoyn heirs
under the last viii and Testament Of Daniel
Weyer, decd. will take notice that B. G. Hu.
iitt. executor Of last will and testament of
Daniel Weyer, decd. on the 9th day OF De-
eemcsr. lsee. died bis petition IN the Probate
Ohio, alleging that said Daniel Wsyer died
seisod ~ fee simple OF the following de-
acribed real estate, situate In Paint town.
ship. Highland county, O.. part OF survey
No. 2l0l: 1eGipning at stone, dogv. cd and
81 cfrsaax hSsss:; sssSss With 81: lin: ne n n:
So 90. w. '206 poles 70 two whtteohks and
jsckOak. another Of said Hughes corners /;
thence N. 780, =. l76h poles to two white:
oaks and black wsl0ut, on south side Of
HiI!sSsro road go sailed! tns1e, y 9; ls' g:
thencs 9: ls' 80, z. sIN pole: 70 TWO gem;
thence with survey line ,. 90 6W. ". n 40
poles 10 the beginning. contatning l08 acres,
.ood and e po,:s q isnd more .S. 2. i:ss;
iegeeise are due and payable ont Of the pro-
vidod for In said last will and testament.
The prayer Of said pstition u for . ooIreo-
tion OF the description. ana tor ale Of the
essds ihsrsof. sccsrdins 70 the said lat vi'i
Thc psssous arst above msptioned, viii
further take notice that thpy have been
made parties defendant 70 sNsh petition
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WILLETTSVILLE.

January 26th, 1887.
Elder T. D. Britton, Of Indiana, Is visiting
relatives near this place.
Miss Ruth Barrett has returned to her
uncle's, Mr.. Wilson Grady, after spending
some time with her parents near Leesburg.
Mr.. Henry Kibler and wife attended the
fuuersl Of his sister at Union Chapel, near
Tsylorsville last Saturday.
Diphtheria has made its appearance in our
Gilliland's childr.a.
A. 8. Thomas is still able to visit among his
many scquaintances, Notwithstanding his ex-
treme age and the inclemency Of the weather.
Grandmother Smith, who has been on the
sick list, 10 improving In health.
The protracted meeting ct Shsrpsville, two
miles west Of this place, held by the Protestant
Methodists. closed last week. The meeting
was conducted by Rev. Douglass, who received
fifteen additions to the church.
Mrs Lowman and her daughter, Mrs. James
Hart, returned last Saturday from Cincinnati,
medical tire treatment for their eyes. % They have
been greatly benefited, being almost restored
TO their former sight,
Mr.. Theodore Shepherd. formerly Of this
place, but now Of Kansas, visited our village
lately, and while here sold his property ~ Mi.
John Hays, Of Hillrboro.
Our winter schools are progressing finely.
Some are coming near to . close. We have
heard OF but one teacher being emplo ed
in this township for the spring term, that Of
Miss Allie Jones in district No. 8, although
there are many applicants in almost every dis.
trict. Miss Emma Cadwallsder, OF this place.
will teach In district No. 8, Penn township.
The Willettsville School Board met last Sat-
urdsy and engaged Mr.. II. G. williams (who
was formerly connected with the NEws.HER-
ALD) tor the term Of eight months, commenc-
ing next September. They have undoubtedly
made good selection.
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DODSON WILLIE.
January Gath, II


Henry Walker says its . boy.
Miss Sadie Duvsll is suffering with sprainsd
ankle.
Mise Dora Stroup, Of Nevin, is visiting Miss
Hattie Hundley, Of this place.
Misses Josie Ellis, Of Hillsboro, and 6sllie
Hsnnau, Of Pricetown, were the guests Of Misc
Belle Thompson Sunday.
Mr.. Isaac Owens, Of Hillsboro, visited hi.
cousin, Mr.. Robert Thompson, Saturday and
sunday.
U. 8. Granger Vim. Abernsthy and wife, Of
Lynchburg. visited friends here sunday.
Mr.. Joseph Stroup lost . valuable horse
Thursday. II was kicked by another horse
and had its leg broken.
On Saturday last BY Squire Fox, Of Fsyette-
vile, Miss Maggie Kit became Mrs. Joshua
Briggs. May they ses many happy years
The local dsrectn-- lave employed Mr.. Char
Ice Gray, Of iyncnburg, to finish the term OF
school in district No. 6, made vacant BY ths
resignation Of Mr.. Robert Stroup.
Mr.. Robert Stroup, having resigned his posi-
ton ., schoolmssssr, started for the Far West
ON last Saturday, where he will accept posi-
tion - drug clerk and student st = pharmacy,
in Phelp City. Missouri. His employer is Mr.
James Grey, formerly Of this county, who now
We understand, IL doing . lucrative business
- druggist in that city.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Strinker, .
boy.
On last Saturday evening . most enjoyable
party was given the young folks Of this com.
munity ct the residence OF Mr. Turner Thomp-
son, the feature Of the occasion being oystsrss
manner by the many guests. After which
they we're entertained with some excellent
music BY Miss Belle Pratt and Aessrs. Isaac
ShaiYer and B. 8. Marsh.
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BUFORD.
January 22d, 1857.

January Zza, Aoof.
co. Collins, our harness maker, has re-
ceived the increase on bis pension from % to
&14 per month.
Rev Houston, Of Georgetown. Brown county.
will begiu protrscted meeting at the Christian
Church in this place on Monday evening, Jan.
uary Gath. A good meeting 10 expected.
Richard Woods has very sick child. II has
the indammatory rheumatism.
The Marshal Of Mt. Grab paid Buford visit
on Friday.
Mrs. George N. Brown, Of Harodsburw, Ky,
died at her home in that place on Saturday, the
18th Of this month She was daughter Of
T. P. Vance, Of this place. and was brought
here for burial. MOllie was raised In Buford
and was the landlady Of the Buford Hotel for
several years and her death will be mourned by
. host Of friends and relatives. The funeral
services took place from the Christian Church,
Tuesday morning ct 10 O'Clock. The Rev. W.
Ruble, Of Pricetown, conducted the services.
he preached from the twenty-sixth verse OF the
fifteenth chapter Of Corinthians: THE last
enemy that shall be destroyed is DEATH" Mol
lie was born in Buford and WAS in her 30th
year. She was the oldest child Of . family OF
seven, all Of whom survive her. She leaves q
husband and two little daughters.
[rRoM ANOTHER CORRESPONDENT
Mrs Zed Kennedy is very low with con.
sumption.
Singing school once . week at the school
house. Mt. Lowderback wields the tuning
fork.
David Workman, OF Pricetown, was In town
yesterday shaking hands with his old friends
David is badly crippled in his right arm and
shoulder. the effects Of broken clavicle.
The band boys have had their instruments
thoroughly worked over and are ready TO fur
nish the best Of music ut reasonable rates.
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PRlCETOWN.

January 25th, 1857.
Robert Mclaughlin II convalescing.
Old grandmother Kings health 10 improving.
F. o. Pulse says they are about to get post
Office at Harwood.
Adolph seeger went to Cincinnati Saturday
to visit his sisters.
T. ]. Hunter, Of Pike county, Ill, IL visiting
relatives and friends here.
VS.. Barker has . badly poisoned face caused
from wearing colored flannel clothing.
J. W. Ruble and Nicely Landeas visited our
school Monday. Please call again. We also
invite the parents.
Rev. v. B. Custer occupied the pulpit here
Sunday. He will preach here the fourth Sum
d+y in every month.
Milton NJ Smith, one Of Highlands cham.
pion teachers, 10 teaching . very successful
school in district No. s.
ElderJ. W. Ruble returned from Olive Chapel
on Saturday where he had been engaged in
holding . series OF meetings. While there he
preached the funeral Of aunt Amelia Davidson.
He will Join Rev Houston in meeting 1t Bu-
ford on the Oath inst.
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SHERIFF'S SALE.
Real Etsate.

a. Highland County Court Of Common
Pleas. Case No. 4429.
ORDER OF SALE IN PARTITION.
In pursuance Of an order issued from the
o. sss sSS for u
at the January term thereof A. d. 1887, and to
me directed, I will offer for sale ut public auc.
tion at the door OF the Court House. in the
Saturday, February 20th, A. D. 1887,
Al N O'CLOCK. PIN. Of said day. the followins
state Of Ohio, ana in Michaei FaIy's survey v
S f1S S srs1S snS ssrysy No.
iE;m Lessburg 70 Hillsboro; thence n. ~
20 .o.G h:n:: SS:s r. ps:: scns sna e sS sss
E.a Gn ss'asf v fsS pole. Z, ssrs%'.s snd 3
aa; e sssa posa ssss 70 sSn.
corner to James Johnsons land /; thence g.
620 W. 80 poles and 10 links TO q stone. corner
70 G Is poles
sons land; thence &. SO e. 81 poles To a ston q
In the line Of the school. house lot; thence
9ons poss sna nxs 1*d tS lot
stone In tie hillsbOrO road; thence d. $50
W. II poles 70 Q stone IN the said road, aud
%sS Ii. ns g. ~ pc.s lana and Is
to stone in the line OF Eiwood Ladd : land :
thence N. lso W. los poles and q iink TO the
beginning, containing i08 acres and 10 poles
Of land, more or iess. Also the following de-
scribed real estate, situate In Highland c0ur.
", Ohio: Beginning ~ = stone n. ". corner
TO the tchoOl-hOuse lot. and corner to Anon
Wrights land thence 51s4o 8. Is links 10 q
thence N S2No W. .l6 75.l 0 poles 10 the begin
ming, containing 81 I 10 poles more or Iess.
both Of the above described tracts being the
same conveyed by Anon II. Wright and
. rah =. Wright, his vito. by deed, de- Cd
the lth day Of september, A. 1879. and re.
corded In deed book vol. s. page 6M.
First tract appraised NJ G.l60 second tract
tn lrds Of said appratsement.
Terms Of ssie-One. third In hand, one
third In one year and one third in two yeafr
from day of sale, with interest, the pay
premises sold.
H.C. AWsON,
Sheriff Highland County, Ohio.
Sloane, Gardner Hire, Att'ys.
January n, 1857.